Boomerangs by Vic
Colebrook, New Hampshire
About Boomerangs by Vic
Aside from a brief interlude wherein his father took away his first boomerang, Victor Poulin has always found himself experimenting and creating his own boomerangs. So it’s probably no surprise he turned it into a career. Boomerangs by Vic designs, including a Batarang, are sorted by beginner, experienced, left and right-handed. Poulin also showcases his products on his website — and some legendary trick shots.
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Cast & Carve
Maine
About Cast & Carve
Cast & Carve specializes in beautiful wooden cribbage boards that boast Maine-themed designs, including lobsters, moose, state cutouts and more. But if you’re hoping to share your love for the Pine Tree State in other ways, the company also sells wooden ornament and keychains.
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Channel Craft
North Charleroi, Pennsylvania
About Channel Craft
Channel Craft has been making old-fashioned toys in the United States for four decades, from games and puzzles to the company’s line of “edu-tainment products.” Looking for unique SWAG for an upcoming conference? You can add a logo to the company’s line of kazoos, tops, and wooden whistles.
Community Playthings
Ulster Park, New York
About Community Playthings
Research has shown that open-ended play is one of the best ways to foster children’s creativity, but finding open-ended toys that are versatile, durable, and engaging isn’t always easy. With Community Playthings it is. The company has a fantastic range of wooden toys and kid furniture to choose from, from toy cars and airplanes to perfectly toddler-sized stools to spectacular indoor play lofts — all made with the commitment to quality that has driven Community Playthings since its start in 1947.
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Cotton Monster
Baltimore, Maryland
About Cotton Monster
You could call ’em toys, but the monsters and cats and giant eyeballs made by Cotton Monster are more like sculptures! Their creator, a Baltimore native and graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, makes each by hand from recycled clothing and scraps of fabric. These monsters are super cool, playful and no two are exactly alike!
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Crayola
Easton, Pennsylvania
About Crayola
For more than a 100 years, Crayola has been making crayons, chalk, markers, and more at two factories in Pennsylvania. The iconic company sold their first box of crayons, which had eight colors, for five cents. Since then, the company has become a household name.
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Dirt King USA
WaKeeney, Kansas
About Dirt King USA
It can be tough to find American-made ride-on vehicles for youngsters, but Dirt King USA has been making tricycles and wagons since 1989! An affiliate of Midwest Contracting and Manufacturing, Inc., the company’s tricycles are often sold to daycare centers, as they can rely on the durability.
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Dowdle Puzzles
Utah
About Dowdle Puzzles
Folk artist Eric Dowdle has been creating art for two decades, and is known for depicting rural landscapes, playful cityscapes and portraits of families alongside “dowdle clouds” and “dowdle mountains.” Although Dowdle has been purchased by Boardwalk Puzzles, they’re still Made in the USA! (Boardwalk Puzzles are also manufactured in the US, albeit with domestic & imported parts)
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Elves and Angels
Northern Maine
About Elves and Angels
Elves and Angels’ playsets and dollhouses, handcrafted from locally grown and harvested Eastern White Pine and hardwoods, may be pricey, but they are built to last a lifetime. For more than 30 years, the company has been creating heirloom-quality wooden play kitchens and other playsets to spark children’s imaginations. With a lifetime guarantee on their products, you can rest assured that these sets are built to last.